Description
This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe is a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The tender salmon fillets are marinated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, then pan-seared to perfection. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Honey Garlic Marinade:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a dish, pour half of the marinade over them, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet, cook the salmon for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Make the Sauce: Simmer the reserved marinade until slightly thickened, then drizzle over the cooked salmon.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier edge, sear the salmon undisturbed for the full 4–5 minutes before flipping.
- You can also bake the salmon at 400°F for 12–15 minutes instead of pan-searing.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweetness profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
